EP1219189A1 - Reithelm mit Belüftungseinrichtung - Google Patents

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EP1219189A1
EP1219189A1 EP01403224A EP01403224A EP1219189A1 EP 1219189 A1 EP1219189 A1 EP 1219189A1 EP 01403224 A EP01403224 A EP 01403224A EP 01403224 A EP01403224 A EP 01403224A EP 1219189 A1 EP1219189 A1 EP 1219189A1
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Michel Alain Finquel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/28—Ventilating arrangements
    • A42B3/281—Air ducting systems

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  • the present invention relates to a riding helmet, commonly known as a bomb, usually including a shell rigid and a lining having an external face which adapts with the shell and an internal face intended to adapt to the skull of a user, usually a rider.
  • Helmets of this type cause sweating the user, even if the trim consists of a thermally insulating material, such as, for example, expanded polystyrene. So far, no solution satisfactory has been found to resolve this problem.
  • the present invention specifically relates to a helmet which solves this drawback.
  • This goal is achieved by the fact that the helmet has air circulation means between the trim and the user's skull and / or means of air circulation between the shell and the lining and that the circulation means include at least one air circulation formed in the lining, at least one air inlet formed in the front part of the hull and at least one air outlet formed in the rear part of the hull, the air inlet and outlet passing through the hull and communicating with the channel formed in the lining.
  • the helmet comprises at least one internal channel formed in hollow in the internal face of the lining and at least one external channel formed hollow in the external face of the gasket, the air inlet communicating with the internal channel through a hole passing through the part front of the gasket, and the air outlet communicating with the internal channel through a hole passing through the part back of the trim.
  • the internal channel and the external channel are formed symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry of the shell and lead into two air outlets located at the left and right of the rear part of the hull.
  • the helmet has a plurality of air inlets formed in the front part of the hull, each air inlet communicating directly with a hollow channel in the outer face of the gasket, a through hole being provided opposite each air inlet to bring the internal channel of the packing communication with air inlets.
  • the air inlets are formed in a strip arranged in an opening of the shell.
  • This strip is, for example, made of an alloy aluminum and titanium.
  • the cap is advantageously made of a material thermoplastic loaded with glass fibers and the lining is in expanded polystyrene.
  • the lining advantageously comprises a ventilated fabric in the region of the internal channel or internal channels and a padding, for example foam-based, in others regions.
  • FIG. 1 a general perspective view a helmet according to the present invention.
  • This helmet designated by the general reference 2
  • the shell is formed in a thermoplastic material, such than polypropylene, loaded with glass fibers. She is externally covered with spindles 6 of fabric, generally black in color.
  • a visor 8 is attached to the part front of the hull.
  • a chin strap 10 allows to retain the helmet 2 on the rider's head.
  • air inlet openings 12 are provided in the shell 4.
  • the strip 14 is made of an aluminum alloy and titanium. I1 is fixed to the shell 4 by any appropriate means, for example by means of rivets.
  • the banner 14 is not essential and, in another embodiment, the 12 air inlets could be provided directly in the shell 4.
  • outlets air 16 each equipped with a grid (see Figure 2).
  • the air outlets 16 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry P of the helmet 2 ( Figures 3, 4 and 5).
  • a lining also called a cap, is arranged at inside the hull 4.
  • the lining 20 has a thickness relatively large compared to that of the hull. While the thickness of the shell 4 is typically 1 to 2 mm, the thickness of the filling is between 10 and 20 mm.
  • the lining 20 is made of a material such as expanded polystyrene.
  • a through hole 22 is provided in the facing lining 20 of each of the air inlets 12 of the hull 4. There are therefore four holes 22 passing through the hull 20. The through holes 22 allow the admission of air entering through the inlet openings 12 towards the internal face of the shell, as shown by the arrows 24.
  • the lining 20 is shown in top view on the Figure 3 and in bottom view on Figure 4.
  • air circulation channels 26 are hollowed out in the thickness of the lining 20, and on the external face of the latter.
  • Channels 26 are advantageously formed symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry P of the hull 20. They communicate with the holes through 22 which are also arranged symmetrically by with respect to the plane of symmetry P.
  • the channels 26 open, at each of their respective ends, at the level of air outlets 16 located symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry P of the cap and, consequently, of the helmet 2 (see Figure 2).
  • a through hole 30 is provided in look of each air outlet 16 of the lining 20. The function of these through holes 30 will be explained in reference to Figure 4.
  • FIG. 4 shows a view of the internal face of the lining 20.
  • a single channel 32 is formed in the thickness of this lining.
  • Channel 32 consists, on the one hand, of a zone 32a having an elongated shape arranged on the plane of symmetry P of the lining 20, symmetrically with respect to this plane.
  • the four through holes 22 open in the area 32a.
  • the channel 32 has two symmetrical arms 32b with respect to the plane P and which communicate with the holes of through circulation 30 formed opposite the air outlets 16 of hull 4.
  • Air circulation in the helmet of the invention shown is as follows. Air enters through air inlets 12 provided in the hull 4. Part of the air admitted through the lining 20, as shown schematically by the arrows 24 (see Figure 6), this air is distributed in the area 32a between the lining 20 and the rider's skull, as shown schematically by the arrows 34 (see Figure 4). The air is evacuated by the two symmetrical arms 32b, as shown schematically by the arrows 36, then crosses the lining 20 passing by the holes 30 located at the end of the arms 32b, as shown schematically by the arrows 38, before being thrown out, as shown schematically by the arrows 40 (see Figure 2), by the air outlets 16 located opposite the through holes 30 trim 20.
  • the air admitted by the air inlets 12 is partially distributes in each of the four channels 26 formed in the hollow in the outer wall of the lining 20.
  • the channels 26 converge towards an end 44 located opposite air outlets 16 when the lining 20 is placed at inside the shell 4.
  • the air circulates, according to the direction of the arrows 46, towards each of the two ends 44.
  • a padding 50 for example foam-based, is provided for the interior of the lining 20.
  • the padding 50 does not cover nor zone 32a into which the through holes open 22, nor the arms 32b by which the cooling air is evacuated to the through holes 30.
  • a canvas ventilated constituted, for example, by a PVC net, is placed above area 32a and channels 32b. So, the cooling air can pass through the net 52 and circulate directly in contact with the rider's skull. We thus obtain very effective ventilation.

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FR0017051A FR2818504B1 (fr) 2000-12-26 2000-12-26 Casque d'equitation comportant une circulation d'air
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GB2401531A (en) * 2003-05-16 2004-11-17 Protective Sports Apparel Ltd Ventilated headgear and method of construction
EP1834534A2 (de) * 2006-03-17 2007-09-19 Frank Plastino Belüfteter Helm mit Einlage
GB2501868A (en) * 2012-03-27 2013-11-13 Uk Sport Helmet with drag reducing ducts
FR3018431A1 (fr) * 2014-03-17 2015-09-18 Michel Finquel Casque a protection renforcee, notamment pour l'equitation
WO2015140417A1 (fr) * 2014-03-17 2015-09-24 Société Ufo Casque à protection renforcée, notamment pour l'équitation
FR3035778A1 (fr) * 2015-05-06 2016-11-11 Salomon Sas Casque de sport
US10362829B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2019-07-30 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US10721987B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2020-07-28 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
US10874162B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2020-12-29 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US10948898B1 (en) 2013-01-18 2021-03-16 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
WO2021089618A3 (en) * 2019-11-04 2021-06-24 Globus (Shetland) Ltd. Protective headgear with ventilation
USD927084S1 (en) 2018-11-22 2021-08-03 Riddell, Inc. Pad member of an internal padding assembly of a protective sports helmet
US11167198B2 (en) 2018-11-21 2021-11-09 Riddell, Inc. Football helmet with components additively manufactured to manage impact forces
US11213736B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2022-01-04 Riddell, Inc. System and methods for designing and manufacturing a bespoke protective sports helmet
US11399589B2 (en) 2018-08-16 2022-08-02 Riddell, Inc. System and method for designing and manufacturing a protective helmet tailored to a selected group of helmet wearers

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US5165116A (en) * 1990-09-10 1992-11-24 Simpson Elwood J B Anti buffeting safety-racing helmet
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GB2401531B (en) * 2003-05-16 2006-07-26 Protective Sports Apparel Ltd Headgear and method of construction
GB2401531A (en) * 2003-05-16 2004-11-17 Protective Sports Apparel Ltd Ventilated headgear and method of construction
EP1834534A2 (de) * 2006-03-17 2007-09-19 Frank Plastino Belüfteter Helm mit Einlage
EP1834534A3 (de) * 2006-03-17 2008-06-18 Frank Plastino Belüfteter Helm mit Einlage
US10874162B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2020-12-29 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US11503872B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2022-11-22 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US11311067B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2022-04-26 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
GB2501868A (en) * 2012-03-27 2013-11-13 Uk Sport Helmet with drag reducing ducts
US10948898B1 (en) 2013-01-18 2021-03-16 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US11889883B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2024-02-06 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US11419383B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2022-08-23 Riddell, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US11291263B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2022-04-05 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US11871809B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2024-01-16 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US10362829B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2019-07-30 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
FR3018431A1 (fr) * 2014-03-17 2015-09-18 Michel Finquel Casque a protection renforcee, notamment pour l'equitation
WO2015140417A1 (fr) * 2014-03-17 2015-09-24 Société Ufo Casque à protection renforcée, notamment pour l'équitation
US11638457B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2023-05-02 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
US10721987B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2020-07-28 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
FR3035778A1 (fr) * 2015-05-06 2016-11-11 Salomon Sas Casque de sport
EP3100625A1 (de) * 2015-05-06 2016-12-07 Salomon S.A.S. Sporthelm
US11213736B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2022-01-04 Riddell, Inc. System and methods for designing and manufacturing a bespoke protective sports helmet
US11712615B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2023-08-01 Riddell, Inc. System and method of assembling a protective sports helmet
US11399589B2 (en) 2018-08-16 2022-08-02 Riddell, Inc. System and method for designing and manufacturing a protective helmet tailored to a selected group of helmet wearers
US12059051B2 (en) 2018-08-16 2024-08-13 Riddell, Inc. System and method for designing and manufacturing a protective sports helmet
US11167198B2 (en) 2018-11-21 2021-11-09 Riddell, Inc. Football helmet with components additively manufactured to manage impact forces
USD927084S1 (en) 2018-11-22 2021-08-03 Riddell, Inc. Pad member of an internal padding assembly of a protective sports helmet
WO2021089618A3 (en) * 2019-11-04 2021-06-24 Globus (Shetland) Ltd. Protective headgear with ventilation

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FR2818504A1 (fr) 2002-06-28

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